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India marks Father's Day, PM Modi leaves special message

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jun 17, 2018, at 02:10 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Sons and daughters dedicated Sunday to their fathers as the world celebrated Father's Day with love and fervour.

In his message for the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted:

Happy #FathersDay to everyone. Main bachpan se hi father ban na chahta tha, lekin jawani ne sath nahi diya.
— Narendra Modi (@Troll_Modi) June 17, 2018

Popular search engine Google also paid its tribute to fathers and the bond with their children.

Google posted a playful doodle this year which depicts colorful hand prints that closely resemble a dinosaurs family or two.

The doodle suggests the bond between the family and the father, who is entrusted with the role of protecting the same.

The third Sunday of June is dedicated to celebrate Father’s Day all across the globe as sons and daughters recognize the contribution that fathers in their lives.

It is said that Father’s day was first observed way back in 1908, in Fairmont in West Virginia in the Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South.

On this day, children also present cards and gifts to their fathers and convey their respects for holding such an important position in their lives.

Now-a-days it is a more social media affair with children remembering their father in umpteen ways.

Several important personalities posted their thoughts for the day on Twitter.

Help!!
It's #FathersDay and the little one asks "Dad, can I have a pet?"
My fatherly love taking over,"Of course Beta what would you like?"
She,"Dad, can you get me a Unicorn with wingsðŸ˜?
Any suggestions ðŸ˜¬?#DaddysLilGirl ðŸ’– pic.twitter.com/rXQUgcNnaE
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 17, 2018

No morning can be better than this. Best surprise ever!! Paintings, cards & craft work..... Riaan & Rahyl make my day #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/oqSYKUqtyv
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 17, 2018

Vicky Donor’s tentative title was Father’s day. #trivia #fathersday
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) June 17, 2018

Happy #FathersDay dad. pic.twitter.com/U0M0AcpCwh
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 17, 2018

My pearl Gracia just turned two and this is a crucial time in her life as her brain is twice as active as an adult’s – got to make sure she gets the right food to feed her brain and lot’s of playtime fun because #EarlyMomentsMatter Share your tip with @UNICEFIndia
#FathersDay https://t.co/w74NoMd2vN
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) June 17, 2018

It was an honour to serve in the same regiment as my father, 2nd Sikh. He always inspired me to work tirelessly for the nation. This #FathersDay I pray to the almighty to give me the strength to fulfil his wishes by working towards Punjab’s hopes and aspirations. pic.twitter.com/awyfjhOUs1
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 17, 2018

My father! Every single day of my life I wonder how much he has sacrificed so that we may live in comfort. He has always been, and still is a rock solid support. He's lived a simple soldier's life & taught me good human values. My salute to him & all dads of the world.#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/uL6DJoVKtL
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) June 17, 2018

#FathersDay #PMModi #GoogleDoodle

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